After all the fuss...

[Ronn_Bman]

Original Story From Moore to skip Crawford 'Fahrenheit 911' screening By MICHAEL HEDGES Copyright 2004 Houston Chronicle CRAWFORD -- Liberal film maker Michael Moore early today cancelled an appearance near President Bush's ranch for a showing of his anti-Bush film Fahrenheit 911. "We've heard he is not going to be here in Crawford, but we've heard no explanation," said Skip Londos, a member of the local Peace House which had hoped the controversial film maker would help draw more people to the event. There was no immediate explanation, but a Moore staff aide in New York said the film maker decided early today that his appearance might "detract" from the Peace House fund-raiser. The aide said Moore would remain in Boston, where he has been treated as a celebrity at the Democratic National Convention, and on Friday he would go to New York to appear on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. The White House staff here with Bush, who was vacationing in Crawford, has avoided commenting on Moore's expected arrival. Early today, aides declined to discuss Moore's decision. There had been rumors of threats against Moore, and clear signs that some here did not welcome his arrival. Overnight, 20 bags of composted cow manure were dumped near the spot where television crews do live broadcasts from Crawford, a few miles from Bush's Central Texas ranch. The fertilizer, in 25-pound bags, included a sign addressed: "To Michael Moore. One piece of Bull**** deserves another." The bailout came suddenly, just hours after Moore's staff had paid an advance visit to Crawford. "His security people were here this morning, and he was still coming," said Londos. "I'm slightly disappointed, but not overly surprised." The event was cancelled by a call from Moore's New York staff. A Moore representative said an explanation would be posted on Moore's website later Wednesday. The showing of the film will go on without Moore, Londos said. The Peace House saw the Moore appearance as a chance to raise money for their anti-war center. Donations equal to the price of viewing the film were being asked. Londos had said Moore's promise to attend had caused a swell of interest in the film's airing in a parking lot in Crawford. The same film can be seen at a multiplex in Waco, 22 miles away. But a chance to see Moore had generated enough interest that Londos said he was expecting up to 1,000 people to attend tonight's viewing. At the same time, a group of Bush supporters had planned to gather nearby Wednesday evening for a counter-demonstration. Organizers had anticipated between 200 and 400 people to attend. McLennan County Constable Dewey Howse said local police expected a peaceful, if occasionally rowdy evening. As for the package addressed to Moore, Crawford Police Officer Ken Jones said trespassing technically was involved in dumping the bags, but official action is unlikely. "It was a practical joke as far as I'm concerned.," Jones said, adding: "I do appreciate the guy leaving (the manure) in the bags."

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[Timber Loftis]

Well, lookee here, he's bright enough to know to avoid Texas.

[Ronn_Bman]

He's just mad because W didn't accept his invitation. [img]smile.gif[/img]

[WillowIX]

Originally posted by Ronn_Bman: He's just mad because W didn't accept his invitation. [img]smile.gif[/img]

I'd actually say "He's just mad" end of sentence.

[Timber Loftis]

Willow, long time no see. Hope you are well. I've been liberally using your stick while you've been away.

[Ronn_Bman]

It's more fun when she does it. [img]graemlins/e_3_11.gif[/img]